PEI Bag Co.

What PEI Bag Co. does

PEI Bag Co. Ltd. is a family-owned Canadian packaging manufacturer founded in 1935 and formally incorporated in 1936 in Central Bedeque, Prince Edward Island. The company produces a broad portfolio of food-grade packaging products — including paper potato bags, leno mesh bags, multi-wall paper bags, flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), poly bags, sugar and flour bags, woven polypropylene bags, retail paper bags, promotional bags, and burlap bags — manufactured at a single Central Bedeque facility equipped with up to 8-color flexographic printing and converting lines. It sells directly to food production facilities, agricultural processors, aquaculture operators (mussels and lobster), and dry-goods packagers across Canada and the United States, with named enterprise customers including Cavendish, McCain, Wegmans, Morning Kiss, and Food Trust.

The business operates a three-part revenue model: (1) manufacture and sale of bags and packaging products to food and agricultural customers; (2) sale of packaging, printing, closing, and Kwik Lok equipment sourced under exclusive distribution agreements with manufacturers such as American-Newlong, Marsh Unicorn, Farnell Packaging, Upmann/Upmatic, Kwik Lok, Squid Ink, Toshiba, and Fischbein; and (3) sale of bagging consumables and supplies (closures, thread, glue, stretch wrap, slip sheets, mini-bins), plus a trading division that sources complementary items not produced in-house. Pricing is quote-based with unit examples cited around $1/piece for promotional PP woven bags and minimum order quantities tied to case or skid volumes. Go-to-market is sales-led through a small direct team — including a Sales Manager, Account Manager, U.S. Sales representative, and Customer Service personnel — supplemented by a product website and modest Facebook/X presence; no digital marketing or e-commerce channel of note is in operation.

The company holds IFS PACsecure certification (a GFSI-recognized food-packaging quality standard) and sources paper from FSC-certified mills. It is currently executing a $10+ million modernization program involving new converting, printing, and automated end-of-line equipment. Ownership remains entirely with descendants of the three founding entrepreneurs; no institutional investors, debt raises, or M&A activity are disclosed in the available data.

Name

PEI Bag Co.

Legal name

PEI Bag Co. Ltd.

Website

https://peibag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PEI Bag Co. is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer (founded 1936) of food-grade paper, mesh, poly, and bulk bags serving agriculture, aquaculture, and dry-goods producers across Canada and the United States, complemented by exclusive distribution of packaging equipment and supplies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Papers & Allied Products (2600), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAMAHAC

Paper Bags & Sacks (retail, industrial, multiwall)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Paper & Forest Products/Converted Paper Products (Corrugated, Bags, Labels, Stationery)

SECONDARYIMALACAD

Paper Bags & Sacks (Multiwall, SOS, Grocery)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Paper & Paperboard Packaging (Cartons, Corrugated, Folding Boxboard)

SECONDARYIMALAGAD

Industrial Sacks & Bags (Paper/Plastic/Woven)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Industrial Bulk Packaging (IBCs, FIBCs, Sacks, Bulk Bags)

SECONDARYIMANAEAC

Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Plastic Packaging Products Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMALAOAJ

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Machines

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Packaging Machinery and Equipment

Keywords

• Paper bag manufacturing
• Food packaging supplies
• Agricultural packaging products
• Leno mesh bags
• Packaging equipment distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Central Bedeque

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bags and Packaging Products: Manufacture and sale of paper bags, leno mesh bags, multi-wall paper bags, FIBCs, poly bags, woven poly bags, sugar and flour bags, retail paper bags, promotional bags, and burlap bags. Products are sold directly to food production facilities, agriculture, aquaculture, and dry goods customers.
2. Bagging Equipment: Sale of packaging, printing, closing, and Kwik Lok equipment sourced from industry manufacturers. Equipment includes Upmatic packaging machines, Squid Ink printing systems, Marsh Unicorn inkjet printers, American-Newlong closing machines, and Kwik Lok bag closing equipment.
3. Bagging Supplies: Retail sale of bagging supplies including Kwik Loks, thread (cotton, spun polyester, poly-cotton, polypropylene), glue, stretch wrap, slip sheets, and mini-bins for produce. Provides one-stop solution for customers from start to finish.
4. Trading Division: Sourcing and supplying complementary packaging products through a trading division, providing a one-stop solution when manufacturing capabilities do not directly cover customer needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PEI Bag Co. manufactures paper bags, leno mesh bags, multi-wall paper bags, FIBCs, poly bags, woven poly bags, sugar and flour bags, retail paper bags, promotional bags, and burlap bags for food production facilities, agricultural, and aquaculture customers. The company also distributes packaging, printing, closing, and Kwik Lok equipment along with bagging supplies, providing a one-stop packaging solution from concept and artwork to final manufacturing and shipment.

Product overview

PEI Bag Co. is a family-owned Canadian packaging manufacturer (established 1936) offering a comprehensive portfolio of bags and packaging products alongside equipment and supplies. The core product line consists of paper potato bags, leno mesh bags, multi-wall paper bags, FIBCs, poly bags, sugar & flour bags, woven poly bags, retail paper bags, promotional bags, and burlap bags—targeting agriculture, aquaculture, dry goods, and retail sectors. The company complements its manufacturing business with equipment sales (packaging machines, printing equipment, closing equipment, Kwik Lok systems) and supplies (closures, thread, glue, stretch wrap, bins, slip sheets), providing a one-stop solution for food packaging requirements from concept through manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paper Potato Bags Paper bags designed for packaging potatoes and produce, available in sizes from 2 lb to 50 lb with options for ventilation, wet strength, and up to 8-color printing. Used by food processing facilities and potato producers.
• Leno Mesh Bags Food-grade woven PPE fabric mesh bags for produce and aquaculture applications, IFS PacSecure certified, available in drawstring closure options and sizes from 1 lb to 50 lb with multiple color options. Used for potatoes, carrots, turnips, mussels, and lobster.
• Multi-Wall Paper Bags Versatile packaging bags made from renewable paper products, including lawn and leaf bags and kitchen compost bags with wet strength paper and compostable inks. Used for dry goods and consumer bagging applications.
• Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) Durable woven polypropylene bulk bags for transporting heavy produce and materials, with various filling and discharge options and capacities up to 3,500 lbs. Used for industrial and agricultural bulk material handling.
• Poly Bags Food-grade LDPE poly bags available in wicketed or roll stock form, with options for metalized, laminated, ventilated, or light-protecting products. Sourced through exclusive distribution partnership with Farnell Packaging for the potato industry.
• Sugar & Flour Bags SOS-style sift-proof flour and sugar bags manufactured locally on PEI with standard brown kraft liner, single or multi-walled formats, glazed or clay-coated options, and food-grade raw materials. Used by dry goods manufacturers.
• Woven Poly Bags High-strength woven polypropylene bags known for durability, tear-resistance, and low cost, available in 25kg or 50kg loads with custom printing options. Used for produce, agricultural, and industrial packaging.
• Retail Paper Bags Wet strength paper checkout bags available in various styles including wine bags, premium checkout bags, and paper bags with twisted handles. Used by retailers and food stores.
• Promotional Bags Reusable bags including PP woven bags with island images, organic cotton bags, and premium burlap bags with cotton padded handles. Customization available for orders from 5,400 pieces (1 skid).
• Burlap Bags Strong, biodegradable natural fiber bags made from 100% jute, suitable for food packing and industrial purposes, available in 5oz, 7oz, and 10oz weights. Used for produce, coffee, and industrial materials.
• Packaging Equipment Automated filler sealer machines including Upmatic models (2112, 2402WB, 2402 Wickett Bagger, 4125, 4210, 3015, 3006) for netting bags, film bags, and paper bags with capacities from 0.5kg to 50kg, including Fischbein industrial sewing machine integration.
• Closing Equipment Automated bag closing equipment from American-Newlong including A1-PB, DS-9C, NP-7A machines and robotic bag palletizing systems. Sold via exclusive distribution arrangement.
• Printing Equipment Inline process printing equipment including Squid Ink CoPilot Hi-Resolution systems (Xaar piezo technology, 185 dpi), Marsh Unicorn inkjet printers, and Toshiba thermal barcode label printers for product, carton, pallet, and process tracking.
• Kwik Lok Equipment Bag closing machines including the 086B, 865, and 088 AP models with closing speeds ranging from 30 to 80 packages per minute. Used for high-volume packaging operations.
• Bagging Supplies Bagging supplies including Kwik Loks, thread (cotton, spun polyester, poly-cotton, polypropylene), glue, stretch wrap, slip sheets, and mini-bins for produce, providing a one-stop solution for packaging operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8-color printing capability for packaging products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Farnell PackagingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPEI Bag Co. is the exclusive distributor for Farnell Packaging in the potato industry. This partnership leverages PEI Bag Co.'s knowledge of the potato industry, types of packaging required, and project management skills partnered with Farnell's high-quality process for superior quality packaging.
• American-NewlongcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican-Newlong is the world's largest manufacturer of automated bag closing equipment. PEI Bag Co. is the exclusive distributor for their market, providing A1-PB, DS-9C, NP-7A bag closing machines and robotic bag palletizing equipment.
• MarshcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPEI Bag Co. is the exclusive distributor for Marsh Unicorn Inkjet Printers. The Marsh Unicorn printer is a compact, single-line, inkjet system programmable for product names, identification numbers, production counts, and time code capabilities.
• Squid InkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPEI Bag Co. sells Squid Ink CoPilot Hi-Resolution Printing Systems using Xaar piezo technology to print up to 0.7 inch of hi-resolution characters, bar codes, and logos at 185 dpi.
• ToshibacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPEI Bag Co. sells Toshiba thermal barcode printers for product, carton, pallet and process tracking labels with low maintenance, long-lasting print heads and low total cost of operation.
• UpmanncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPEI Bag Co. sells Upmann Upmatic packaging equipment including models 2112, 2402WB, 2402 Wickett Bagger, 4125, 4210, 3015, and 3006 for filling, sealing, and bagging operations.
• FischbeincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Upmatic Semi Auto 3015 includes a high-quality industrial sewing machine from Fischbein, suitable for all kinds of granular and coarse products in food and non-food industries.
• Kwik LokcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKwik Lok has a legacy of fostering innovation in simple, safe closure technology. PEI Bag Co. sells Kwik Lok bag closing machines (086B, 865, 088-AP) capable of 30-80 bags per minute closing speeds.
• FSC Certified Paper MillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaper used to manufacture PEI Bag Co. products comes from paper mills certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), supporting the company's Sustainable Sourced product label initiative.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Greif Inc. Greif is a global industrial packaging manufacturer producing paper bags, FIBCs, and woven poly products. It directly competes with PEI Bag Co. in FIBC bulk bags and multi-wall paper sacks for agricultural and dry-goods customers, but at significantly greater scale.
• ProAmpac: ProAmpac is a large flexible packaging converter offering paper, film, and specialty bags across food, agricultural, and industrial end-markets. It competes broadly with PEI Bag Co. in multi-wall and specialty paper bags but at a much larger scale and product breadth.
• Sonoco Products Company: Sonoco is a diversified global packaging manufacturer with paper-based, flexible, and rigid packaging serving food, agriculture, and industrial markets. It overlaps with PEI Bag Co. in paper-based packaging, multi-wall bags, and food-grade converter offerings.
• Mondi Group: Mondi is a global paper and packaging group producing kraft paper, paper bags, and flexible packaging for food, agricultural, and industrial customers. It directly overlaps with PEI Bag Co.'s multi-wall paper bag and industrial sack offerings, though at much greater scale and global reach.
• Smurfit Kappa: Smurfit Kappa is one of the world's largest paper-based packaging manufacturers, producing kraft paper, paper bags, and corrugated packaging. It competes with PEI Bag Co. in paper bags and sacks for food, agricultural, and dry-goods customers.

Direct peers

• NNZ Group: NNZ is an international supplier of industrial and retail packaging including paper bags, mesh bags, FIBCs, and woven polypropylene sacks for produce and agricultural markets. It is a comparable niche peer to PEI Bag Co. across mesh, paper, and bulk bag formats.
• Hood Packaging Corporation: Hood Packaging is a North American manufacturer of paper bags, poly bags, and flexible packaging serving food, agricultural, and industrial markets — a direct competitor in multi-wall paper bags, poly bags, and woven polypropylene packaging used by produce and dry-goods processors.
• Glenroy, Inc. Glenroy is a flexible packaging converter producing specialty pouches and film-based packaging for food and consumer goods. While more focused on consumer pouches, it competes with PEI Bag Co.'s poly bag and flexible packaging product lines serving food customers.
• Inteplast Group: Inteplast manufactures a wide range of plastic bags and films including produce, food, and industrial poly bags. It competes with PEI Bag Co.'s poly bag, woven polypropylene, and FIBC offerings in produce and food packaging channels.

Others

• Kwik Lok Corporation: Kwik Lok is a manufacturer of bag closing machines and closures for the bakery and produce packaging industries, and a partner of PEI Bag Co. through distribution. It is comparable as an equipment and closure ecosystem participant serving the same food/produce customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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